Prince William stepped out to make his first royal appearance since Kate Middleton’s cancer “remission.” The royals turned out to attend the opening ceremony of the Emergency and Critical Care Conference in Birmingham, where the Prince of Wales was announced as the new Patron of the College of Paramedics. As far as the event is concerned, the summit was held to support emergency responders in catastrophic situations.
The Prince of Wales has a special relationship with first responders, as he worked closely with the team following his time in the Royal Air Force. The mental health of first responders is close to Prince’s heart.
In his speech at the event, the Duke of Cornwall revealed that he is grateful for the title and the opportunity to work for first responders.
He said, “I am particularly pleased to stand here as the new Patron of the College of Paramedics and to have the opportunity to join you at your first Emergency and Critical Care Conference. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible.”
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Prince William added, “Often known as the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of frontline healthcare, paramedics and those involved in emergency services are adaptable, multi-skilled and crucially, know how to work under pressure.”
He added, “My time in these roles allowed me to better understand the daily challenges you all face and gave me lifelong inspiration to do everything I can to support your community. It’s not just another job.”
Meanwhile, the past year has been particularly difficult for Prince William and Kate Middleton, as she battled cancer for nearly nine months.
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